To pass S. 31 (app. 5/31/1848, 0) providing for the purchase of the manuscripts and papers of the late james madison, former President of the U.S. (p. 78-3)

On Dec 29, 1847, the Senate voted 22–13 (S 31). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 7–11, Others 15–2. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 30th Congress (1847–1848), James K. Polk was president.

Yes: 22
No: 13
Did not vote: 37
Date: Dec 29, 1847

By party

Democrats7 yes · 11 no · 29 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Arthur Pendleton Bagby D-AL voted yes
Ambrose Hundley Sevier D-AR voted yes
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
Henry Stuart Foote D-MS voted yes
Daniel Sturgeon D-PA voted yes
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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